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Heat Advisory Through Tuesday Evening

June 17th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Heat Advisory issued June 17 at 12:35PM EDT until June 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT…Heat index values around 100 expected. * WHERE…In Maryland, Washington and Central and Eastern Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Mineral, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. * WHEN…From noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.